Patricia Statz was born on January 25, 1960, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, to JoAnn (Marek) and Vincent Statz. She attended McDonell High School and pursued a degree in Theater at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, which she completed at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 1983.
Patricia then traveled to Germany in 1984 to work as an actress and director at U.S. Army base theaters in Heidelberg and Bamberg. It was during this time that she met her future husband, David Carroll, and they married on July 3, 1989, in Bamberg.
While living in Germany, Patricia became close friends with their neighbors and co-workers and was "adopted" by a local German family due to their families being far away in Wisconsin and Texas. She also obtained a Master's degree in Education during her time in Germany and traveled extensively across Europe, often serving as a tour guide for family and friends.
In 2000, Patricia and her family moved back to the United States and settled in Takoma Park, Maryland. She began working at the Pentagon and started pursuing her Doctorate degree in Education. Patricia was also actively involved with local schools, working to improve education for children with special needs and talented and gifted students.
Patricia is survived by her husband, David Carroll, and their two sons, Daniel and Erick, all of Maryland; her parents, Vincent and JoAnn (Marek) Statz of Chippewa Falls; and numerous siblings and nieces and nephews.
